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September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m: featured speaker will be Yvonne Liser.

Following the program, an Open House will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the National Park Service will hold a special program with guest speakers at the Clara Barton National Historic Site on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Following the program, an Open House will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Clara Barton was a proud and early member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This event will highlight Miss Barton’s family tradition of service that began during the Revolutionary War and continued throughout her remarkable life. Clara Barton worked to find missing servicemen after the Civil War and was a strong advocate for women’s rights and African American rights throughout her 50 years of public service.

This commemorative program will also shed light on the many individuals who served in the Revolutionary War but have not been adequately remembered due to their ethnic background. Through the E Pluribus Unum Committee, the Daughters of the American Revolution is focusing on members of underrepresented groups who supported the cause of the American Revolution.

The featured speaker will be Yvonne Liser, National Vice Chair of the Specialty Research (African American) and E Pluribus Unum Committees for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Yvonne is a dedicated genealogist and public speaker who is passionate about preserving history and helping others discover their family heritage. Her presentation will highlight several Patriots, including Montgomery County residents Isaac Carr and John Chubb, reminding us that America’s history becomes richer and more complete when we recover the names and contributions of those who were there all along.

 

Clara Barton NHS is open for visitation on Fridays and Saturdays by guided tours of the first floor at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. Entrance is free.

The 30-45 minute program will explore the many stories of Clara Barton's amazing life as well as some of the other individuals who lived and served in this unique home.

The house remains unfurnished and the second and third floors of the building remain closed due to structural concerns.

Clara Barton lived in this home from 1897 until her death in 1912. It served as a home, headquarters and warehouse to the organization she founded, the American Red Cross.